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I have no idea what to look for. I just want something easy & comfy. Its only for cycling round N Belfast. What should I be looking for? Popped into bikedock earlier and they had a nice pre-owned one, just my size, plus other new ones. Going back tomorrow to test some out but what brands etc are good?Oh, am getting a kid trailer for the back too if the weight makes a difference to certain bikes...

My '96 Kona runs great on the roads with the chunky semi slicks and has a pretty decent riding position for the road, too. Although as long as the frame geometry is close to what you want, selecting/adjusting the saddle/stem/handlebars will get you comfortable.

Kona's are measured right to the top of the seat tube, but the top bar comes out from the seat tube and inch or two lower than the hight of the frame. So a 17 inch is more like a 15.5-16 inch across the top tube, so worth bearing it in mind. Mines a 19 inch frame, but it'd be more like a 17.5-18 inch.

Why you def wanting to go single speed, btw? Just for the reduced things that could 'go wrong'?

current bike is a old hub geared bike. hub failed, so i had joe at velo magasin build me a SS wheel for it. runs great but im finding the alu frame a bit harsh of late. also have a big heavy dutch bike. thing is a tank.

Can anyone recommended a decent camera for cycling. Too many time now ive been nearly put of the bike because of car users not being able to drive properly and given me the same respect as other road users.